Liberia Economic Development Initiative (LEDI)

Liberia Economic Development Initiative (LEDI) LEDI’s is located in Cleveland, Ohio, Atlanta, Georgia and throughout Liberia, West Africa.

Our vision is to establish and promote meaningful social and economic development in order to empower the poor and disadvantaged people of Liberia. Reducing poverty, changing lives… is not just our motto, it is the heart of our mission. Whether we are empowering youth, providing small business loans, promoting health and safety, building infrastructure, or alleviating the sufferings of rural and u

rban poor and low income household, our central focus remains to reduce poverty, thereby positively changing the lives of members of the nearly two-third Liberian population living below the poverty line.

This week in Liberia, hundreds of women are gaining access to savings groups, seed funding, and entrepreneurship trainin...
09/10/2026

This week in Liberia, hundreds of women are gaining access to savings groups, seed funding, and entrepreneurship training.

Young business owners are being prepared to become investment-ready. And at Liberia Economic Development Initiative (LEDI) we keep thinking about the psychology behind that. Somewhere in Liberia today is a woman with an idea.

She knows her customers.
She understands her community's needs.
She knows how hard she's willing to work.

What she may lack is capital, the right introduction, or someone willing to say, I believe this can work.

Often, the difference between potential and progress isn't talent; it's an opportunity, and we've learned this through Liberia Economic Development Initiative (LEDI) work.

When you support a student's education, you aren't rescuing a student. You're investing in what she might become.

When you support a woman building a business, you're not simply giving her money. You're giving an idea the chance to generate income, independence, and perhaps opportunities for other people.

When you invest in healthcare, you're not just funding a statistic. You're helping someone stay healthy enough to raise a family, earn a living, and contribute to the community.

If you had $10,000 to invest in Liberia today, where would you allocate it, education, healthcare, a woman-owned business, youth entrepreneurship, or something else? And why?

We want you to tell us, we may learn something from your answer.

This week, Liberia has reason to celebrate.Maternal syphilis screening has increased from just 8% in 2020 to nearly 80% ...
09/07/2026

This week, Liberia has reason to celebrate.

Maternal syphilis screening has increased from just 8% in 2020 to nearly 80% today. Let's reflect on what lies behind that number.

A pregnant woman who gets tested early.
A health worker equipped to take action.
A baby starting life healthier.

Years of community engagement, system building, and a refusal to accept that preventable illness should determine a child's future.

This is what progress means to us at Liberia Economic Development Initiative (LEDI) but the uncomfortable truth is that, as Liberia celebrates these achievements, international funding for women's and maternal health is becoming increasingly uncertain, raising a question much bigger than any single organization.

Who protects progress when the funding that helped create it begins to fade? At LEDI, we think about this a lot because these communities shouldn't have to start from zero every time the world's focus shifts elsewhere.

A scholarship shouldn't vanish because a funding cycle ends.

A health program shouldn't lose momentum because priorities change thousands of miles away.

A young entrepreneur shouldn't miss out because yesterday's donor has turned their attention to tomorrow's crisis.

Sustainable change requires something more enduring, people who choose to stay.

Individuals.
Businesses.
Foundations.
Communities.

At Liberia Economic Development Initiative (LEDI) we work with people who understand that the progress built here shouldn't disappear.

Maybe that's a different way to view philanthropy.

We genuinely want to hear your thoughts, as traditional development funding declines, who should bear more responsibility for sustaining progress, governments, businesses, philanthropy, communities, or all of us?

Liberia Economic Development Initiative (LEDI) is excited to announce our inaugural after-school literacy and STEAM prog...
08/07/2026

Liberia Economic Development Initiative (LEDI) is excited to announce our inaugural after-school literacy and STEAM program: “One World, Many Stories”

This initiative combines multicultural literature with hands-on engineering challenges, helping Grades 1–2 students foster curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking.

🌟 How You Can Help as a Literacy Ambassador:

Every child in the program will:

Build Their First Home Library: Receive 5 multicultural books to keep forever.

Make Global Connections: Connect directly with children in Liberia through literacy exchange projects.

💰 Ways to Support:

Sponsor a Child: $101.50 covers a full student experience (books, materials, and global activities).

Donate Supplies: Contribute STEAM and art supplies (paint, markers, glue, engineering kits).

Make a Tax-Deductible Gift: Any amount directly impacts our students!

👉 Donate Today: Visit www.ledinow.org or scan the QR codes on our flyer!

📧 Contact: [email protected]

We Are Growing Our Global Leadership! Liberia Economic Development Initiative (LEDI) is pleased to welcome four distingu...
07/07/2026

We Are Growing Our Global Leadership!

Liberia Economic Development Initiative (LEDI) is pleased to welcome four distinguished leaders to our International Advisory Board. Their expertise in education, healthcare, strategic operations, sustainability, and international development will help strengthen our mission “to reduce poverty and change lives”.

Please join us in welcoming:
✨ Hillery Cambre
✨ Telice T. Gillom
✨ JOYCE JONES
✨ Abraham M. Mustapha

Together, they will provide strategic guidance, cultivate new partnerships, and help expand LEDI’s impact for youth and underserved communities in Liberia, the United States and beyond.

We are honored to have these exceptional professionals join the LEDI family and look forward to the difference we will make together.

Learn more about our mission and work at www.ledinow.org.

Read Full Press Release:https://www.prlog.org/13156076-ledi-announces-new-international-advisory-board-to-expand-impact-in-liberia-and-the-united-states.pdf

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🎉 Please join us in welcoming Abraham M. Mustapha to the Liberia Economic Development Initiative (LEDI) International Ad...
07/07/2026

🎉 Please join us in welcoming Abraham M. Mustapha to the Liberia Economic Development Initiative (LEDI) International Advisory Board!

With more than 30 years of leadership across the private and public sectors, Abraham brings extensive expertise in project management, finance, and sustainable development. He has successfully led high-impact initiatives throughout Africa and is passionate about creating solutions that deliver lasting results.

His strategic vision and commitment to sustainability will help ensure LEDI's programs continue to create meaningful, long-term impact for the communities we serve.

Congratulations and welcome Abraham to this exciting new chapter!

Learn more about our mission at www.ledinow.org.

🎉 Please join us in welcoming Joyce Siah Jones to the Liberia Economic Development Initiative (LEDI) International Advis...
07/07/2026

🎉 Please join us in welcoming Joyce Siah Jones to the Liberia Economic Development Initiative (LEDI) International Advisory Board!

Joyce is a respected healthcare operations leader serving as Senior Operations Manager at Emory Healthcare's Winship Cancer Institute. A longtime LEDI volunteer, she combines professional expertise with a deep commitment to service.

Her experience in healthcare management and passion for connecting resources between the United States and Liberia will help expand LEDI's health initiatives and strengthen our impact for underserved communities.

Congratulations and welcome Joyce to this exciting new chapter!

Learn more about our mission at www.ledinow.org.

🎉 Please join us in welcoming Telice Gillom to the Liberia Economic Development Initiative (LEDI) International Advisory...
07/07/2026

🎉 Please join us in welcoming Telice Gillom to the Liberia Economic Development Initiative (LEDI) International Advisory Board!

A seasoned Operations and Supply Management executive, published author, and professional speaker, Telice brings 25 years of leadership experience driving organizational excellence. Her passion for community service and her deep connection to the African diaspora, having traveled to 21 countries, reflect her commitment to creating lasting impact.

Her expertise in business operations and strategic leadership will help strengthen LEDI as we continue working to reduce poverty and change lives.

Congratulations and welcome Telice to this exciting new chapter!

Learn more about our mission at www.ledinow.org.

🎉 Please join us in welcoming Hillery Cambre to the Liberia Economic Development Initiative (LEDI) International Advisor...
07/07/2026

🎉 Please join us in welcoming Hillery Cambre to the Liberia Economic Development Initiative (LEDI) International Advisory Board!

With more than 20 years of experience as an accomplished instructional leader and educator, Hillery has dedicated her career to transforming education, developing teachers, and improving literacy outcomes for multicultural, early learners.

Her passion for educational excellence and building strong instructional systems will be an invaluable asset as LEDI continues to empower children and communities through education.

Congratulations Hillery and welcome to this exciting new role!

Learn more about our mission at www.ledinow.org.

Growing Our Global Leadership!Liberia Economic Development Initiative)  is proud to welcome four distinguished leaders t...
07/07/2026

Growing Our Global Leadership!

Liberia Economic Development Initiative) is proud to welcome four distinguished leaders to our International Advisory Board. Their expertise in education, healthcare, strategic operations, sustainability, and international development will help strengthen our mission “to reduce poverty and change lives”.

Please join us in welcoming:

✨ Hillery Cambre
✨ Telice Gillom
✨ Joyce Siah Jones
✨ Abraham Mustapha

Together, they will provide strategic guidance, cultivate new partnerships, and help expand LEDI's impact for youth and underserved communities in Liberia, the United States and beyond.

We are honored to have these exceptional professionals join the LEDI family and look forward to the difference we will make together.

Learn more about our mission and work at www.ledinow.org.

Read Full Press Release: https://www.prlog.org/13156076-ledi-announces-new-international-advisory-board-to-expand-impact-in-liberia-and-the-united-states.html

06/30/2026

Peter G is hanging out with at AfroXfest in Atlanta. Thanks for the shoutout. To learn more about LEDI and support visit www.ledinow.org.

Sponsorships are available and Tickets are on sale now for our 10.24.26 fundraising gala!! You don’t want to miss! Visit www.lediFundraiser.org today.

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